Here’s How To Tow With The 2021 Trailblazer
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The latest 2021 Trailblazer arrives as the third generation for the nameplate, dropping in as a compact crossover bridging the gap between the Chevrolet Trax and Chevrolet Equinox in Chevy’s model lineup. The Trailblazer offers a number of features aimed at providing enhanced utility for customers, including a towing capacity up to 1,000 pounds – enough for a jet ski, for instance. Now, we’re detailing what it takes to tow with the 2021 Trailblazer.
Buyers looking to tow with their 2021 Trailblazer will need the Trailering Provisions package (RPO code V92), which makes the compact crossover “hitch ready” with a four-pin trailer light connector.
The Trailering Provisions package is standard on all models equipped with AWD (FWD is standard). Opting into AWD also requires the turbocharged 1.3L three-cylinder L3T engine under the hood, which produces 155 horsepower and 174 pound-feet of torque. Meanwhile, the standard engine is the turbocharged 1.2L three-cylinder LIH, which produces 137 horsepower and 162 pound-feet of torque.
Check out the complete availability for the Trailering Provisions package in the following chart:
| L | LS | LT | ACTIV | RS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | S1 | A2 | S | S |
- 1. AWD models
- 2. FWD requires Ecotec Turbo 1.3L I-3 L3T engine. Standard on AWD.
- N/A – Not Available
- S – Standard
- A – Available
In order to tow, 2021 Trailblazer customers will need to install a hitch and hitch trim cover. Chevrolet offers three different hitch trim covers as accessories, including a cover for the Activ trim, a cover for the RS trim, and a cover for the LS and LT trims.
Activ hitch trim cover
RS hitch trim cover
LS / LT hitch trim cover
Installing a hitch on the 2021 Trailblazer requires removal and modification of the rear bumper, with a specific section of the bumper cut to accommodate the new gear.
Naturally, Chevrolet recommends taking the 2021 Trailblazer to a dealer for the job, but for those DIY’ers out there, every hitch and trim piece comes with instructions and a template for where the bumper should be cut.
What would you tow with the 2021 Trailblazer? Let us know in the comments, and make sure to subscribe to GM Authority for more Chevrolet Trailblazer news, Chevrolet news, and around-the-clock GM news coverage.
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Live to dream.. the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer RS equipped with a beefy 1.3L DOHC-4v 3-cyl turbo making 155 hp @ 5600 rpm and AWD;; but one still wonders whether this was the right approach given that highway mileage is only 30 mpg which suggest that the engine is working too hard especially as a Chevy Cruze got better gas mileage with a bigger engine.
they should change the heading to “how to blow up a 3 cylinder engine”
It’s nice that they run the wiring for you, getting the wiring through the firewall is the worst part of hooking up a hitch. I think a lot of people would just need that hitch for transports bikes. It’s also nice to be have the option to hook up a little Tractor Supply Co, 4×7 trailer for dump runs with bulky items that don’t weigh much. I agree with others who posted here that the 3 cylinder engine is a questionable decision made by GM. The only thing I can think is that they wanted to get this platform to market as cheap as possible, so the released this economy version. There does seem to be adequate room to fit a larger displacement 4 cylinder motor on this platform.
If its not a 4×4 forget it and front wheel drive hell no
You just lost a sale
Senior vehicle ! 155 hp 😩 Your lucky if it can get out of its own way 😁 Good thing for seniors and those needing just a commute to work SUV is prices are much, much less expensive than the millionaires Blazer RS price of $46k
I’ve actually started seeing these on the road, cute little design if that’s what you’re into.
still no power, but at least they got rid of the ugly upside down frownface toyota front grill!
I own one and it actually has some get up and go. Don’t underestimate.